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A14 SHU

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,402 mi
Last recorded71,402 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SHU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 71,402 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 69,690 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 67,164 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,747 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,487 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 45,319 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 38,887 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 32,840 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,778 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,553 miles

Both rear suspension pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 20,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,376 miles

ALL tyres have heavy cracking in treads.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,672 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 12,513 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 12,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 9,828 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,790 miles

off side front outer sill slight damage

off side front tyre slight damage to outer wall

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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A14 SHU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 93,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 SHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A14 SHU?

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What year was A14 SHU registered?

A14 SHU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is A14 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 SHU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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